D.C. friends- have you ever walked past Christ House on Columbia Road and noticed a group of our patients sitting in the courtyard? The beautiful statue of Jesus by Jimilu Mason helps identify us, but otherwise we are tucked into a fairly nondescript building. It would be easy to pass us by without realizing what […] More…
Matthew, our Year Long Volunteer, Reflects on his Time at Christ House
We recently said farewell to our Year Long Volunteer, Matthew. Since his arrival in October, Matthew has fully dedicated himself to Christ House and its mission. In his role as Activities Coordinator, Matthew planned an array of weekly activities for our patients such as trips to local sports games, walks to the Mt. Pleasant Library, […] More…
Christ House Matchmaking Machine: A Year Long Volunteer Reflection
One thing that surprises me about Christ House is the lasting friendships that are made or re-kindled on the second floor. Friends from childhood, friends from sharing an experience while on the street, or long-lost relatives, there are so often connections made here that the staff can never anticipate. I like to call this the […] More…
Building Blocks of Trust: A Year Long Volunteer Reflection
If you come to Christ House this year, you will be sure to see me running through the 2nd floor hallway, donning a face shield and bright green scrubs, preoccupied with grabbing a patient for their vital signs or medications. As a Respite Care Assistant, my duties include patrolling the floor, working with patients on […] More…
Moments of Connection – A Year Long Volunteer Reflection
My favorite spot in Christ House is probably the second floor sunroom. Each day in between the rush of treatments, I try to carve out a moment of time to sit at the end of the hall and check my newspaper horoscope, read the Metro section, and spend quality time with patients. Lately I have been joined […] More…
An Unfolding Story…
Christ House reflects on welcoming 252 Year Long Volunteers in the past 35 years. Woven into the fabric of the Christ House mission of healing and hope are individuals committed to a year of full-time volunteer service among men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs. The annual welcoming of these individuals, affectionately referred to as […] More…
